--- title: "Lake Charles Homes for Sale | Port St. Lucie, FL" url: https://www.petekaterealestate.com/neighborhoods/port-st-lucie/lake-charles description: "Lake Charles is a gated St. Lucie West community of 1,128 homes on seven connected lakes in Port St. Lucie, with a clubhouse, pool and tennis." lang: en --- Skip to main content # Lake Charles Homes for Sale | St. Lucie West, Port St. Lucie Part of St. Lucie West: https://www.petekaterealestate.com/neighborhoods/port-st-lucie/st-lucie-west ## Lake Charles Quick Facts Price Range Ask Pete or Kate Status Resale only Home Sizes About 1,350 to 2,700 sq ft Bedrooms Ask Pete or Kate Builder(s) Ask Pete or Kate Number of Models Ask Pete or Kate 55+ No HOA Fee Ask Pete or Kate CDD Ask Pete or Kate Rentals Ask Pete or Kate Pets Ask Pete or Kate Gated Yes Location St. Lucie West, east of St. Lucie West Blvd, close to I-95 Last updated November 2026 See fees and rules ### More about Lake Charles - Homes: 1,128 - Year built: Mostly mid-1990s to early 2000s - Styles: Mediterranean-style CBS with barrel tile roofs - Size: Over 500 acres of open preserve and lakes ### Home types | Type | Sq Ft Range | Typical Price Range | | --- | --- | --- | | Single-family homes | Ask Pete & Kate: https://www.petekaterealestate.com/contact?community=lake-charles | Ask Pete & Kate: https://www.petekaterealestate.com/contact?community=lake-charles | | Townhomes (small section) | Ask Pete & Kate: https://www.petekaterealestate.com/contact?community=lake-charles | Ask Pete & Kate: https://www.petekaterealestate.com/contact?community=lake-charles | - #### Single-family homes Sq Ft Range Ask Pete & Kate: https://www.petekaterealestate.com/contact?community=lake-charles Typical Price Range Ask Pete & Kate: https://www.petekaterealestate.com/contact?community=lake-charles - #### Townhomes (small section) Sq Ft Range Ask Pete & Kate: https://www.petekaterealestate.com/contact?community=lake-charles Typical Price Range Ask Pete & Kate: https://www.petekaterealestate.com/contact?community=lake-charles Looking for a home in Lake Charles? Call Peter at 772-284-1419 (+17722841419) or Kate at 772-342-4006 (+17723424006), or send us a message (https://www.petekaterealestate.com/contact). ## About Lake Charles Lake Charles is a large gated neighborhood in St. Lucie West built around seven connected lakes. Homes were built mostly in the mid-1990s to early 2000s. Homes and townhomes range from about 1,350 to 2,700 sq ft. They are Mediterranean-style concrete block homes with barrel tile roofs, with a small section of townhomes. Only kayaks and non-gas boats are allowed on the lakes. There is no club membership, and the HOA covers landscaping and cable, with an on-site management office. Publix and two elementary schools are within about a mile, and I-95 is a short drive away. ## Amenities - Clubhouse - Heated resort pool and spa - Lighted tennis - Pickleball - Basketball - Shuffleboard - Bocce - Library - Playground - Picnic areas - Paths - Seven connected lakes (kayaks and non-gas boats only) - On-site management office ## Lake Charles HOA Fees, CDD and Rules ### HOA - Covers landscaping and cable. - The fee varies. Confirm current fees with the HOA. - No club membership. ### CDD Ask Pete or Kate ### Property Taxes Look up exact taxes for any address on the St. Lucie County Property Appraiser (opens in a new tab) (https://www.paslc.gov/) site. ### Rentals Ask Pete or Kate ### Pets Ask Pete or Kate Fees and rules can change. Confirm them with the association before you buy. Questions about fees or rules? Call Peter at 772-284-1419 (+17722841419) or Kate at 772-342-4006 (+17723424006). ## Is Lake Charles a Good Fit? - Buyers who want lake views at a mid-range price point - Buyers who want a gated neighborhood close to I-95 - Buyers who want a full amenity center without golf fees ## Frequently Asked Questions Is Lake Charles in Port St. Lucie a 55+ community? No. Lake Charles is open to all ages. Is Lake Charles gated? Yes. Can you boat on the lakes in Lake Charles? Only kayaks and non-gas boats are allowed. The lakes do not connect to the ocean. How many homes are in Lake Charles? About 1,128 homes surrounded by over 500 acres of open preserve and lakes. What does the Lake Charles HOA cover? Landscaping and cable. The fee varies, so confirm current fees with the HOA. Is there a club membership at Lake Charles? No. There is no club membership. How are homes in Lake Charles built? Most are Mediterranean-style concrete block (CBS) homes with barrel tile roofs. What amenities does Lake Charles have? A clubhouse with a heated pool and spa and a library, lighted tennis and pickleball courts, basketball, shuffleboard, bocce, a playground, picnic areas and paths. Does Lake Charles have on-site management? Yes, there is an on-site management office. ## Nearby Neighborhoods ### Cascades at St. Lucie West Cascades at St. Lucie West is a gated 55+ community in Port St. Lucie, FL (34986) with 1,158 single-family homes built by Levitt & Sons from 2000 to 2006. https://www.petekaterealestate.com/neighborhoods/port-st-lucie/cascades-at-st-lucie-west ### PGA Village PGA Village is a golf community in Port St. Lucie, FL (34986), home to PGA Golf Club and its three courses: the Wanamaker, the Ryder and the Dye. https://www.petekaterealestate.com/neighborhoods/port-st-lucie/pga-village ### Newport Isles Newport Isles is a gated, all-ages community in western Port St. Lucie, FL (34953), with a 24-hour manned gate. https://www.petekaterealestate.com/neighborhoods/port-st-lucie/newport-isles ### Kings Isle: https://www.petekaterealestate.com/neighborhoods/port-st-lucie/kings-isle Explore Port St. Lucie: https://www.petekaterealestate.com/cities/port-st-lucie Living in Port St. Lucie: https://www.petekaterealestate.com/living-in-port-st-lucie-fl ## Peter White & Kate Ward, The McKinney Team | REMAX Gold Peter 772-284-1419: +17722841419 Kate 772-342-4006: +17723424006 Contact: https://www.petekaterealestate.com/contact?community=lake-charles Last updated: November 2026 ## Structured data ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "RealEstateAgent", "@id": "https://www.petekaterealestate.com/#real-estate-agent", "name": "Peter White & Kate Ward, The McKinney Team | REMAX Gold", "url": "https://www.petekaterealestate.com", "telephone": "772-284-1419", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "140 NW California Blvd", "addressLocality": "Port St. Lucie", "addressRegion": "FL", "postalCode": "34986", "addressCountry": "US" }, "areaServed": [ { "@type": "City", "name": "Vero Beach" }, { "@type": "City", "name": "Sebastian" }, { "@type": "City", "name": "Fort Pierce" }, { "@type": "City", "name": "Port St. Lucie" }, { "@type": "City", "name": "Stuart" }, { "@type": "City", "name": "Jensen Beach" }, { "@type": "City", "name": "Palm City" }, { "@type": "City", "name": "Hobe Sound" }, { "@type": "City", "name": "Indiantown" } ], "employee": [ { "@id": "https://www.petekaterealestate.com/#peter-white" }, { "@id": "https://www.petekaterealestate.com/#kate-ward" } ] }, { "@type": "Person", "@id": "https://www.petekaterealestate.com/#peter-white", "name": "Peter White", "jobTitle": "Realtor", "telephone": "772-284-1419", "worksFor": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "REMAX Gold" } }, { "@type": "Person", "@id": "https://www.petekaterealestate.com/#kate-ward", "name": "Kate Ward", "jobTitle": "Broker Associate", "telephone": "772-342-4006", "worksFor": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "REMAX Gold" } } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Peter White & Kate Ward, The McKinney Team | REMAX Gold", "url": "https://www.petekaterealestate.com" }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.petekaterealestate.com/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "St. Lucie County", "item": "https://www.petekaterealestate.com/counties/st-lucie" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Port St. Lucie", "item": "https://www.petekaterealestate.com/cities/port-st-lucie" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Port St. Lucie Neighborhoods", "item": "https://www.petekaterealestate.com/neighborhoods/port-st-lucie" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 5, "name": "Lake Charles", "item": "https://www.petekaterealestate.com/neighborhoods/port-st-lucie/lake-charles" } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Place", "name": "Lake Charles", "url": "https://www.petekaterealestate.com/neighborhoods/port-st-lucie/lake-charles", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Port St. Lucie", "addressRegion": "FL", "postalCode": "34986" }, "containedInPlace": { "@type": "City", "name": "Port St. Lucie" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "RealEstateAgent", "@id": "https://www.petekaterealestate.com/neighborhoods/port-st-lucie/lake-charles#agents", "name": "Peter White & Kate Ward, The McKinney Team | REMAX Gold", "url": "https://www.petekaterealestate.com", "telephone": "+1-772-284-1419", "contactPoint": [ { "@type": "ContactPoint", "name": "Peter White", "telephone": "+1-772-284-1419" }, { "@type": "ContactPoint", "name": "Kate Ward", "telephone": "+1-772-342-4006" } ], "areaServed": { "@type": "City", "name": "Port St. Lucie" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is Lake Charles in Port St. Lucie a 55+ community?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "No. Lake Charles is open to all ages." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is Lake Charles gated?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can you boat on the lakes in Lake Charles?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Only kayaks and non-gas boats are allowed. 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